Coverage dated September 26, 2023 to September 27, 2023

Student Loan Borrowers Face ‘Catastrophe’ As Government Shutdown Threatens Key Programs

Headline from Forbes

A government shutdown would directly impact Education Department operations, imperiling federal student loan forgiveness and repayment programs just as billing resumes.

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Reports & sources

18 articles, oldest first.

  1. CBS 19 Tyler

    Yes, you are still responsible for paying your student loans during a government shutdown (opens CBS 19 Tyler)

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    CBS 19 Tyler's feed description

    Student loan repayments will resume in October — and interest will continue to accrue — even if the federal government shuts down.

  2. Kiplinger

    What A Government Shutdown Means For Student Loan Payments (opens Kiplinger)

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    Kiplinger's feed description

    Federal student-loan payments are set to resume on October 1, which would coincide with a government shutdown.

  3. Insider

    It is 'abundantly clear' student-loan payments should not resume next week if the government shuts down, Ayanna Pressley says (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    Resuming student-loan payments the same day as a government shutdown is "a recipe for disaster," Rep. Pressley says.

  4. Fox10 Phoenix

    How a government shutdown could affect student loan payments (opens Fox10 Phoenix)

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    Fox10 Phoenix's feed description

    With a government shutdown looming, student loan borrowers could face more headaches once student loan repayments resume after a three year pause. Here’s what you need to know.

  5. Newsweek

    Student Loans Update: Democrat asks Biden to halt payments before shutdown (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Resuming student loan payments the same day the government shuts down would be a "recipe for disaster," Representative Ayanna Pressley said.

  6. St. Louis Post-Dispatch

    How would a government shutdown affect you? (opens St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

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    St. Louis Post-Dispatch's feed description

    With days left until a possible federal government shutdown, you might be wondering what this has to do with you. Here's a look at the potential impact on federal student loans, Social Security payments and more.

  7. Forbes

    Student Loan Borrowers Face ‘Catastrophe’ As Government Shutdown Threatens Key Programs (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    A government shutdown would directly impact Education Department operations, imperiling federal student loan forgiveness and repayment programs just as billing resumes.

  8. Fortune

    A government shutdown may create a huge mess for you. Here's how it impacts student loans, federal employee pay, and Social Security (opens Fortune)

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    Fortune's feed description

    Some federal programs may be disrupted, from dwindling funds for food assistance to potential customer service delays for Medicare and Social Security.

  9. The Week

    How could a government shutdown affect you financially? (opens The Week)

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    The Week's feed description

    The status of various food, housing, and loan programs may become uncertain if the government shuts down

  10. Fortune

    How a government shutdown will affect your student loans (opens Fortune)

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    Fortune's feed description

    Your federal student loans are due, even if the government isn't operating properly.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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